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Pallets, shipping containers etc. are standardised throughout the modern world. Were there attempts at similar international standardisation among ancient empires?

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If there is an absolute zero, is there a finite rate at which a given object's temperature can be lowered?

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Were the guns placed in various fortifications along the English coast by Henry VIII to deter invasion accurate enough to be effective?

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After WW2, the allies recruited as many German scientists as they could. Was this the case in earlier invasions and if not, why not?

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What accounts of PTSD do we have from the ancient world? How well was it understood and how common was it?

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In debtor's prisons, prisoners were expected to pay for their keep. What forms of income were available to help them pay for their keep and pay off their debt?

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How were early utilities such as sewers and street lighting organised? Who paid for their construction and maintenance?

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The industrial revolution saw a huge increase in the burning of coal in cities due to factories. Was there any concern in parliament about these fumes?

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What did the American people, troops and brass think of the British in WW2?

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In renaissance Europe, what laws were in place to ensure there was enough fire wood? How were forests maintained?

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Pallets, shipping containers etc. are standardised throughout the modern world. Were there attempts at similar international standardisation among ancient empires?	13	AskHistorians
If there is an absolute zero, is there a finite rate at which a given object's temperature can be lowered?	10	askscience
Were the guns placed in various fortifications along the English coast by Henry VIII to deter invasion accurate enough to be effective?	10	AskHistorians
After WW2, the allies recruited as many German scientists as they could. Was this the case in earlier invasions and if not, why not?	9	AskHistorians
What accounts of PTSD do we have from the ancient world? How well was it understood and how common was it?	8	AskHistorians
In debtor's prisons, prisoners were expected to pay for their keep. What forms of income were available to help them pay for their keep and pay off their debt?	8	AskHistorians
How were early utilities such as sewers and street lighting organised? Who paid for their construction and maintenance?	6	AskHistorians
The industrial revolution saw a huge increase in the burning of coal in cities due to factories. Was there any concern in parliament about these fumes?	6	AskHistorians
What did the American people, troops and brass think of the British in WW2?	6	AskHistorians
In renaissance Europe, what laws were in place to ensure there was enough fire wood? How were forests maintained?	6	AskHistorians